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clomiphene Fertility drug. Stimulates ovulation in women with ovulation problems. May produce multiple fetuses.

clonazepam Benzodiazepine; tranquilizer. Used to treat epilepsy and panic disorders.

clonidine Antihypertensive. Controls nerve impulses from the brain to the heart and blood vessels. Relaxes the blood vessels, decreases heart rate, and lowers blood pressure. Used to treat high blood pressure and withdrawal from narcotics.

clopidogrel Antiplatelet. Prevents blood clot formation. Used to relieve circulation problems and reduce the risk of stroke or heart attack.

clotrimazole and betamethasone Combination drug. Antifungal (clotrimazole), and corticosteroid (betamethasone). Kills and prevents the growth of fungi (clotrimazole) and relieves symptoms of inflammation such as redness, swelling, and itching (betamethasone). Used to treat fungal infections such as athlete’s foot, jock itch, and ringworm.

conjugated estrogens and medroxyprogesterone Combination drug. Hormone drug. Conjugated estrogens are combined natural hormones and have properties similar to those of estradiol. Medroxyprogesterone contains the female hormone progesterone, which balances the effects of estrogen on the lining of the uterus. Conjugated estrogens are used to relieve the symptoms of menopause, while medroxyprogesterone reduces the risk of estrogen-related endometrial cancer.

cyclobenzaprine Muscle relaxant. Used to treat muscle spasms, stiffness, and pain that result from muscle injuries such as strains and sprains.

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desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol Combination drug. Oral contraceptive. Prevents ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary), preventing pregnancy.

diazepam Benzodiazepine; tranquilizer. Used to treat short-term symptoms of anxiety and anxiety disorders and seizure disorders such as epilepsy, and to relieve muscle spasms. Can be addictive.

diclofenac Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug; analgesic; antipyretic. Used to relieve the swelling, stiffness, and joint pain caused by inflammatory disorders such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

digoxin Cardiac glycoside. Increases the strength and efficiency of the heart and improves circulation. Used to treat congestive heart failure and irregular heart rhythms; usually prescribed with a diuretic to relieve swelling and an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor to further improve circulation.

diltiazem Calcium channel blocker. Widens blood vessels to improve blood flow, decreases blood pressure, slows the heart rate, and reduces the heart’s workload. Used to treat angina and high blood pressure.

divalproex Anticonvulsant. Used to treat seizure disorders such as epilepsy and the manic phase of bipolar disorder, and to help prevent migraine headaches.

doxazosin Antiadrenergic; antihypertensive. Relaxes the blood vessels (improving blood flow throughout the body and reducing blood pressure) and relaxes the muscles of the bladder and the prostate gland. Used to treat high blood pressure and to relieve symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. The first dose can cause fainting in some people.

doxepin Tricyclic antidepressant. Elevates mood, relieves tension, and increases energy. Used to treat depression and anxiety.

doxycycline Antibiotic. Used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including urinary tract infections, some tickborne and fleaborne infections, and severe acne.

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enalapril Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor. Used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure.

erythromycin Macrolide; antibiotic. Used to treat a wide variety of infections—including acne, respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) such as gonorrhea and syphilis—and to prevent heart infections in people who are allergic to penicillins and who have congenital heart disease or rheumatic heart disease.

esomeprazole Proton pump inhibitor. Reduces the amount of